Cells

Question 1

Parts of a microscope

Answer 1

Eyepiece Lens - to look through
objective lens
Stage
Light source 
Fine adjustment 
Clip

Question 2

Are all living things made of cells?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Name the similarities between animal and plant cells

Answer 3

They both have:

• a Nucleus
• a Cytoplasm
• a Cell Membrane

Question 4

What do only plants have

Answer 4

A cell wall
A vacuole
Chloroplasts

Question 5

What is the function of a nucleus?

Answer 5

It controls what the cell does, it contains a complete set of instructions for the cell

Question 6

What is the function of a cytoplasm?

Answer 6

It’s a jelly like substance where most chemical reactions happen

Question 7

What is the function of a cell membrane?

Answer 7

It holds the Cytoplasm together and acts like a barrier, controlling what goes in and out of the cell.

Question 8

What is the function of a cell wall?

Answer 8

A very strong layer on the outside of the cell membrane. It protects the cell and keeps it in shape. It prevents the cell from collapsing or bursting

Question 9

What is the function of a Vacuole?

Answer 9

This contains a weak solution of sugar, salts and water called cell sap

Question 10

What are the functions of a chloroplast?

Answer 10

These contain a green substance called Chlorophyll, which captures light energy and uses it to create food for the plant.